Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–10 · $330/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–10

Eco-Discoverers

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve · $330/week

Eco-Discoverers is a nature-focused day camp offered by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, providing outdoor exploration and learning for children.

▌ Editor's read The Eco-Discoverers camp is offered through the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation department, as evidenced by the provided URL. This indicates it is a municipal program. The camp is described as a 'day camp' and focuses on 'outdoors/nature' activities. The cost per week is listed as $330. While the specific camp details are on the page, information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff was not explicitly found on the provided URL. Social media handles for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation were found on the website, including Instagram (@hillsboroparks) and Facebook (@HillsboroParks).
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Who thrives here Ages 7–10

Eco-Discoverers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 7–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5300 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Phone: 503-681-6120
  • Cost notes: $330 Resident, $395 Non-Resident

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Eco-Discoverers

What ages does Eco-Discoverers accept?
Eco-Discoverers is open to children ages 7–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Eco-Discoverers cost?
Eco-Discoverers publishes $330/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eco-Discoverers's hours?
Eco-Discoverers runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eco-Discoverers?
Eco-Discoverers is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eco-Discoverers provide lunch?
Eco-Discoverers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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